Ball joint removal
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,093
Likes: 652
From: Brentwood, TN
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,257
Likes: 1
From: Scottsdale, AZ
maybe a stupid question, how do you measure the size? just the diameter of the two flat sides???
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 791
Likes: 11
From: Louisville
Most of those style ball joint sockets are sold by application, i.e. '78 Dodge Aspen, etc. Some actually list a size 2 9/64" for most Chrysler cars if I recall correctly. I used to have a MAC Tools biz years ago but my memory is iffy for the most part. Just Google 'ball joint socket' and you should find more than you care to.
More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 615
Likes: 6
From: Tucson, AZ
jrockdiddy,
Spend the cash for the ball joint socket. It will save a lot of frustration and busted knuckles and strained muscles. I bought the Dodge one for my Dakota IFS. Using it and my son-in-law's impact wrench and air compressor the ball joints came out easily.
Once I found out which one I needed, I did an internet search and found the cheapest one at Northern Tool I paid $33.98 including tax. It is worth it, and as Donald Trump says, "Believe me".
The Dodge size one is 2-9/64" and is easily had at many sources.
I don't know if you have a Mustang II IFS or whose, but find out what special socket you need and then search out the best price.
Your knuckles will appreciate it.
Philip
Spend the cash for the ball joint socket. It will save a lot of frustration and busted knuckles and strained muscles. I bought the Dodge one for my Dakota IFS. Using it and my son-in-law's impact wrench and air compressor the ball joints came out easily.
Once I found out which one I needed, I did an internet search and found the cheapest one at Northern Tool I paid $33.98 including tax. It is worth it, and as Donald Trump says, "Believe me".
The Dodge size one is 2-9/64" and is easily had at many sources.
I don't know if you have a Mustang II IFS or whose, but find out what special socket you need and then search out the best price.
Your knuckles will appreciate it.
Philip
Are we there yet?
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,098
Likes: 64
From: NW Valley AZ
Autozone will loan the tool to you. Usually there is no fee for the loan just a deposit.
I got a brake line double flaring tool for a $20 deposit. They told me I could keep it if I wanted to, so I did. I thought it was worth $20 to have it.
I would go there and borrow the tool and keep it if you want to.
I got a brake line double flaring tool for a $20 deposit. They told me I could keep it if I wanted to, so I did. I thought it was worth $20 to have it.
I would go there and borrow the tool and keep it if you want to.
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,257
Likes: 1
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Well, firestone auto care, and oreillys auto don't have what I need. The ball joint measures 1.9 inches across. I was told they are TCI control arms. I will research more tonight...
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,257
Likes: 1
From: Scottsdale, AZ
So, after 2 minutes of research, I believe 1 59/64 socket is the one I need 
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003IOEQ1O/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_263_2/156-6306190-0371655?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3G5JA9K3CTDH3P7N8C3Z
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003IOEQ1O/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_263_2/156-6306190-0371655?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3G5JA9K3CTDH3P7N8C3Z
